Accounting, Senior Specialist
Mercedes-Benz Logistics and Distribution Egypt LLCCairo, 90 South Road, Building Bureau 175, 5th Settlement, 11835 Cairo, Egypt (On-site)
Tasks
Ensure Accurate and Compliant Accounting Operations
- Ensure appropriate accounting treatments are applied and follow up on related issues.
- Maintain accurate accounting records for the assigned area in line with legal and statutory requirements.
- Prepare and review timely reconciliations for all relevant accounts.
- Investigate unusual variances and clear outstanding items in a timely manner.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and corporate compliance requirements across all accounting processes.
Costing Management
- Manage the vehicle CBU shipment costing process (MBMIE & MBLDE).
- Review spare parts costing.
- Review all required documentation and ensure accurate recording of all costing fields.
- Manage payables for productive suppliers.
- Manage customs-related accounts.
- Monitor vehicle and spare parts inventory accounts.
- Coordinate the annual stock-taking of vehicles and spare parts.
- Manage dealers’ payables.
GL & Intercompany Accounts
- Record bank transactions accurately and on time.
- Reconcile transitory accounts.
- Perform monthly reconciliations for all companies’ bank accounts and monitor related transitory accounts.
- Manage local affiliates’ intercompany accounts.
Internal Controls
- Conduct quarterly accounting internal control checks.
- Implement process improvements based on findings.
- Review results and take appropriate actions to strengthen controls and compliance.
Month-End and Year-End Close
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare the monthly reporting package and support year-end audit requirements, including analyses and reconciliations.
Additional tasks may be assigned by the senior manager, as required.
Qualifications
Training and qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a reputable university.
Technical knowledge
- Strong knowledge of international and local accounting standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Soft skills and individual competence
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours when needed.
Experience
- 2–3 years of experience in accounting and/or auditing.
Language
- Fluency in spoken and written English.